Place to visit
Katase Higashihama Beach, Japan: what it is and when to go
Katase Higashihama Beach is a beach (片瀬東浜) in Japan (Yokohama). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is April to October. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach · Beaches
- Local name
- 片瀬東浜
- Where
- Japan
- You can go
- April to October.
- Nearest airport
- HND Tokyo, 38 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 35.30689, 139.48769
What it is and where
Katase Higashihama Beach is a beach (片瀬東浜) in Japan (Yokohama). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Yokohama, where this site lists 130 more places to see, 17 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 35.30689, 139.48769; the nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND, Tokyo), 38 km as the crow flies. How to get around Japan (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Japan. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
Months when you can visit Katase Higashihama Beach: April to October.
- JanBetter not9:52
- FebBetter not10:43
- MarBetter not11:44
- AprPossible12:54
- MayPossible13:52
- JunPossible14:22
- JulPossible14:10
- AugPossible13:20
- SepPossible12:13
- OctPossible11:05
- NovBetter not10:06
- DecBetter not9:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Japan in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Japan
To enter Japan there are 10 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport covering your whole stay”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Japan checklist. Currency: Japanese yen (JPY); plugs: Type A and B · 100 V · 50/60 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 119 ambulance and fire.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ryūkō-jiBuddhist temple in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan558 m
- Enoshima AquariumPublic aquarium in Fujisawa, Japan827 m
- Enoshima Sea CandleLighthouse in Japan1.2 km
- Enoshima ShrineShinto shrine in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan1.2 km
- Katase Nishihama–kugenuma BeachBeach1.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Japan guide.
More in Japan: Beaches
- Amanohashidate: one of Japan's three scenic views
- Shichirigahama: sandy beach in Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
- Yuigahama: beach and neighborhood in Kamakura, Kanagawa prefecture, Japan
- Jōdogahama: Part of the Rikuchū Kaigan National Park, in Miyako, Iwate Prefecture, Japan
- Nakatajima Sand Dunes: Tourist Attraction
- Kotohiki Beach: beach located in Kyotango, Japan
Every Japan place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Katase Higashihama Beach?
It is a beach (片瀬東浜 in the local language) in Japan. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Japan: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Katase Higashihama Beach?
April to October. In June there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 38.
How do you get to Katase Higashihama Beach?
The nearest main airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 38 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Japan is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Japan map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ryūkō-ji, Enoshima Aquarium, Enoshima Sea Candle. The rest is in the Japan guide.
Keep reading
- Yokohama130 places to see in and around Yokohama, Japan: Kōtoku-in, Sagami Bay, Japanese battleship Mikasa. Best time: February to May and October to November.
- Beaches46 places for beaches in Japan, from Amanohashidate to spots hardly anyone knows. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- JapanBefore travelling to Japan: 10 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. No visa is needed for tourism: up to 90 days with a valid passport.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Katase Higashihama Beach on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.